Prevent Electrical Fires in Your Home

Did you know that, in any given year, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reveals that there are 51,000 household electrical fires, resulting in 500 deaths and more than 1,400 injuries? Electricity can be incredibly unpredictable, and coming into contact with electricity, directly or indirectly, can pose significant risks. What small tools dramatically reduce risks of electrical accidents, fire, and injuries?

Rubber Grommets

Rubber grommets protect and insulate wires and cables by redirecting them from sharp edges and corners. Grommets can be circular or oblong, and are available in a number of different sizes to best suit the project at hand. Some rubber grommets even hold up under high temperatures and pressures, making them an ideal fixture for preventing electrical fires during manufacturing. Small rubber grommets, or grommets made from hard plastic, can also be used at home, in desks or furniture, to help protect wiring.

Nylon Fasteners and Cable Ties

Keeping everyday people and workers safe does not depend on insulation alone. Electronics and machinery, at home, around the office, or in an industrial or manufacturing setting, must also be reliably secure and stable. Nylon fasteners are durable, and often afford homeowners and workers the possibility of safely, and quickly, taking apart and reassembling electrical equipment. Nylon fasteners are light-weight, and the vast majority are resistant to rust, chemicals, corrosion, abrasion, and weathering.

Similarly, cable ties organize, group, and securely fasten wires. Cable ties, also commonly referred to as hose ties and zip ties, use a pawl and a series of teeth to lock wires and cables firmly into position. Most ties are made from nylon and plastics, but metal zip ties and stainless steel cable ties are also available for industrial applications.

Coming into contact with any electricity can be dangerous. Use grommets, fasteners, and ties to protect wires and cables and stay safe at home, around the office, or in an industrial setting.